What does the cryptic crossword clue "Be very angry, then frivolous — change for the better? (3,3,5)" mean?

The definition is "change for the better". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SEETHE (synonym of "Be very angry,") + LIGHT (synonym of "frivolous -"); definition: "change for the better?" The answer is SEETHELIGHT.

Be very angry, then frivolous — change for the better? (3,3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29114 | 10 Down | 2023-07-05 flower

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